The team announced Pettitte's decision in a news release Friday, hours before opening its final homestand of the season. The 41-year-old left-hander says he has exhausted himself mentally and physically and knows the time is right.

]]>http://krod.com/yankees-pitcher-andy-pettitte-to-retire-after-season/feed/0Getty ImagesSt. Louis Cardinals Manager Tony La Russa Retires After Winning World Serieshttp://krod.com/st-louis-cardinals-manager-tony-la-russa-retires/
http://krod.com/st-louis-cardinals-manager-tony-la-russa-retires/#commentsMon, 31 Oct 2011 14:51:22 +0000Danny Gronerhttp://tsminteractive.com/?p=57455Continue reading…]]>Just days after earning his third career World Series title, St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa announced Monday that he is retiring.

He managed for 33 seasons, with stints with the White Sox and Athletics before joining the Cardinals in 1996. La Russa, 67, is third all-time in post-season wins and third in regular season wins.

]]>http://krod.com/st-louis-cardinals-manager-tony-la-russa-retires/feed/0Ed Szczepanski, Getty ImagesIs Shaquille O'Neal retiring from the NBA?http://krod.com/is-shaquille-oneal-retiring-from-the-nba/
http://krod.com/is-shaquille-oneal-retiring-from-the-nba/#commentsWed, 01 Jun 2011 20:28:23 +0000Steve Kaplowitzhttp://krod.com/?p=3815Continue reading…]]>You never know if Shaq is just goofing around, but the future Hall of Famer posted a video hinting that his playing career was over.